Sangam Chola Coin
2018-04-03 Tue
Sangam Age was the glorious period from 300 BCE to 300 CE in South India. The powerful dynasties like Chera, Chola, and Pandya were part of the Sangam Period. This period was signified by the growing rich literature and culture. Apart from the literature, the Sangam Cholas are known to issue coins and the featured copper coin is one of them. The obverse of the coin depicts an elephant walking to left, a symbol above, all within the dotted border of the circle. The reverse has a lion to left with some symbol, all within the dotted border of the circle.Do you wish to have this copper coin in your collection?
If yes then start bidding, it’s in the Oswal auction No 72. Get your hands on it before it is delayed.
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